Severe Storms Cause Destruction in Texas and Oklahoma
Severe Storms Cause Destruction in Texas and Oklahoma
US · Published Apr 27, 2026
Severe storms in Texas and Oklahoma have caused significant damage, including one death and numerous injuries in Runaway Bay, Texas.
The National Weather Service is assessing tornado damage, with preliminary reports indicating at least one EF-2 tornado with winds up to 135 mph.
The storms are part of a multi-day tornado outbreak, including a devastating EF-4 tornado in Enid, Oklahoma.
Destructive storms bring widespread damage and casualties
Severe storms have devastated Texas and Oklahoma, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. In Runaway Bay, Texas, one person died, and numerous others were injured, displacing 20 families. A disaster declaration has been issued to aid recovery efforts. The National Weather Service (NWS) is conducting damage surveys to confirm tornado reports, with preliminary data indicating at least one EF-2 tornado with peak wind gusts of 135 mph. These storms are part of a multi-day tornado outbreak that began on April 23, with 28 tornadoes confirmed across the South and central U.S., including a devastating EF-4 tornado in Enid, Oklahoma.
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